Now from this double point our research must commence, and we will begin it by presuming that what the lad says is absolutely true." "What of this 'Cooee!' then ?" "Well, obviously it could not have been meant for the son.

The son, as far as he knew, was in Bristol.

It was mere chance that he was within earshot.

The 'Cooee!' was meant to attract the attention of whoever it was that he had the appointment with.

But 'Cooee' is a distinctly Australian cry, and one which is used between Australians.